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Ada Fort is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, wearable sensing technologies, and assistive engineering. Her research focuses primarily on soft robotics, sensorization techniques, and health monitoring systems, with a particular emphasis on designing lightweight, durable, and cost-effective solutions for real-world applications. Fort has made notable contributions to the field of supernumerary robotic limbs, specifically the development of sensor-equipped robotic sixth fingers designed to restore grasping capabilities in individuals with paretic or mobility-impaired hands. Her work on proprioceptive feedback mechanisms and flexible joint sensorization addresses a critical challenge in soft robotics: achieving accurate, reliable trajectory tracking in deformable structures. Beyond assistive robotics, Fort has extended her expertise to occupational health and safety, developing a wearable wireless multiprotocol monitoring network for workers in hazardous confined environments, integrating gas, vibration, and physiological sensors for real-time health surveillance. Though her publication record is recent, her papers have collectively attracted citations across multiple venues, reflecting growing interest from both the robotics and biomedical engineering communities. Fort represents a promising voice in human-centered robotic design and intelligent sensing systems.